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PRO TIPS: How to Prepare for the Super Bowl

Sherell Williams ----- 1 February 2018

America’s biggest game is February 4, 2018. Millions across the country will either be attending or tuning in to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New England Patriots for the 52nd Super Bowl ring and trophy. The Super Bowl first began in 1967. The Eagles have been to the Super Bowl twice in their history. The first time, they went against the Oakland Raiders in 1981. They lost 27-10. This is not the first time they went to the Super Bowl with the Patriots. The last time was in 2005 and they lost 24-21. For them, it is another chance to prove themselves over the Patriots after that close loss. Will they prevail? The Patriots, however, have been to the Super Bowl a total of nine times. They lost four out of the nine they have been to. Last year, they won against the Atlanta Falcons. Can the Patriots continue their one year winning streak? Now that the brief history lesson is over, here are some of things that football fans can do to prepare for the 52nd Super Bowl.

Prepare chicken wings. One can never have too many wings. Mild, Medium, Hot. Whatever goes.

Chips are a must. While watching the game, a chip can keep things crisp.

Make sure to have gear to support the team of your choice. Even if you make it yourself. You never know what the rival may come up with.

LAST HOME WRESTLING MATCH: Terrese Aaron

Ciara Patrick ----- 31 January 2018

Thursday, Jan. 25 was the last home wrestling meet against Oak Grove and Whitfield. Terrese weighed in as 285 and is ranked number 1st in his weight class throughout Missouri and nationally was ranked 13th in his weight class. Tyler Cord is from Oak Grove High school weighs in at 220 and is ranked number 1 in his weight class throughout Missouri and is nationally 10th. This was a really big meet for both of them. Terrese and Tyler hit head and Tyler got knocked unconscious and wasn’t able finish the match which automatically Terrese won. Terrese was asked a couple of questions about the meet. Terrese proclaims, "I wasn’t really nervous I'm use to big matches” For him to prepare for the match he did “ I blocked out all the negativity and tried to stay more confused on the match.” He didn’t like how the match turned out “No, I would have liked to finished all three periods.” He doesn’t think he would change anything about how he wrestled.

When asked what his initial thoughts on signing for NIU (Northern Illinois University) was,Terrese’s answered with a simple “I’m Excited, NIU was in my Top five picks. I chose them because they consistently tried to contact me, because they really wanted me.”I then asked, was he upset they he was not offered a football scholarship, he said. “Even though football is my passion, I still love wrestling. I’m excited to wrestle on the collegiate level, and take over the heavyweight division.”

FOOTBALL DISTRICTS: The Boys Keep Coming Back

Marquis Smith ----- 3 November 2017

The players and coaches alike are excited for the districts game tonight (November 3rd).

”I'm excited. I feel like we need to play hard and play our game, not theirs.” -Jonathan Grubb, senior

“I feel good coming into tonight’s game. The plan is to be physical and make the least amount of mistakes as possible 'cause they haven’t really had a team to punch them in the mouth and bring it to them. So we'll see how they react to that. And then the only time we do bad is when we fumble and turnover the ball, so once we stop making mistakes offensively and get the ball moving we should win this game." -Terrese Aaron, senior

“I'm pretty excited. This is the furthest I’ve ever been in my career, and the game plan is to stay focused and score more points than they do." -Tristan Dunlap, sophomore

"I feel confident as long as we don't hurt ourselves and turn the ball over. As long as we limit our mistakes I feel that we can play with a lot of people in the state. I think the guys have shown up each week and the biggest thing is that at the times that we didn’t play well we hurt ourselves. If we don’t do that I feel that we will be successful." -Steve Haag, head coach

FOOTBALL DISTRICTS: Matthew Huffman

Anieyah Aaron ----- 27 October 2017

Do you think you guys are going to win this weekend (October 27th)?

"Yes! I think we will win if we limit our mistakes and hold onto the ball."

What have you guys been doing in practice this week to get prepared?

"We have been working on tackling because we are about to play a very physical team."

Do you think the Bulldogs will win state this year?

"If we limit mistakes and everyone stays together I think we can play with anyone."

THE FIRST LAST GAME: Winter Senior Athletes

Ciara Patricks ----- 25 October 2017

The winter sports are starting up as the fall sports are coming to an end. The seniors first last game of their winter sport season is going to be coming really soon. We asked about how they feel about their first game in their last season, we asked one to two seniors from every winter sport. Cameron Holman playing for boys basketball says, “I feel pretty good about it, I’m excited for the season to start and we have to go out Steph at stay strong throughout the season.”Matthew Huffman playing boys basketball says, “I’m pretty excited for this season I think we have so good potential this year but it’s sad that I won’t play basketball for the high school after this season.” Adria Costly playing girls basketball says, “I’m excited but also sad because it’s my last year.” She is going off to college playing basketball. She has committed but hasn’t signed.Dylan Patton, who has been wrestling since he was little, says, “It makes me sad because I know I won’t be back to wrestle for Mexico anymore. But then again it also makes me happy because I know I’ll be off to college wrestling pretty soon!” This winter sport season tryouts and workouts are starting up after this week. And then the games will begin.

THE LAST TIME: Fall Senior Athletes

Ciara Patrick ----- 17 October 2017

This year’s fall seniors have had a great season in all the sports. One senior from every sport got asked how they felt to play the last time for competing for the high school. Marquis Smith, a cross country runner, said, “I feel like we are going to run the heck out of Fulton and any other team that tries to get in our way.” Sophie McKeown, a tennis player, said, “ It was sad. I mean, I really enjoyed my last season because it was my best one ever, but knowing it was my last is sad ...I will never play for the high school again. ¨Adria Costly, the only senior for the Mexico volleyball team, says, “I'm going to be sad that it will be the last time I play volleyball but it was a good four years.¨ Terrace Aaron, the football senior lineman, says ¨I just wanted to play good since it was my senior night and you only get one.¨ Connor Frazier, a soccer player, says about senior night was ”I didn't play because I was sick. But having the support of the team when I walked down the field was an amazing feeling. That made me proud to be a captain of the team.¨Although all our seniors are getting older and getting ready to move on to new adventures, they will always keep Mexico High in their hearts. WE ARE BULLDOGS.

GIRLS GOLF: A Winning Season

Kylah Gore ----- 16 October 2017

The girls golf team has a had a record-breaking season. Managing to claim first at conference, second at districts, second at sectionals, and fourth in the state, it’s fair to say that this year's girls golf team is the best one Mexico High School has ever scene. Emma Chedwick, Kylah Gore, and Lilly Knipfel led the team all season, all posting consistent scores and staying in competition in every event. With the help of Betsy Pascoe and Emma Unger, who were also posting consistent scores throughout the season, the team broke the school’s nine-hole team score record, posting an impressive score of 162. The team also broke the established 18-hole record multiple times and eventually earned the great honor of placing second at sectionals, right behind Macon. All five varsity players were granted the opportunity to play at the state tournament. Hard work from all five players throughout the season definitely paid off, and the season ended with a bang. Mexico girl’s golf placed fourth as a team in the state tournament, receiving all-state honors. They placed behind Cape Girardeau Notre Dame, Pembroke Hill, and John-Burroughs. The girl’s team hadn't gone to state in 20 years, and had never placed, so receiving all-state honors as a team set a record for the school, and in turn, set a higher standard for future generations of golfers. ¨Since I’m a senior, having the best season personally, and for the team this year had been really fun,”said senior Emma Chedwick. ¨This year the team was the best we've ever been, and having accomplishment after accomplishment made it very competitive and exhilarating. The 2017 Mexico girl’s golf team has made their mark on Mexico High School athletics, and this will surely be viewed as one of the best seasons of golf in school history.

THE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMP: Conference Champ Alex Dukes

Moenaisia Sidique ----- 16 October 2017

How did you train and prepare?

I ran a lot over the summer, so that was ready to go when the season, because I ran over the summer I was able to continually get better during the season.

How did it feel to have your hard work pay off?

It felt great!

Are you going to run in college?

Yeah, most definitely.

What made you choose cross country?

I was good at running in track, and I wanted to see how good I can be in cross country.

MOVING ON UP: State and District Competitions​

Ciara Patrick and Savannah Sadler ----- 6 October 2017

TENNIS STATE

For the first time in 20 years, a female tennis player from Mexico has made it past districts. Junior Grace Wortmann was very excited and proud to achieve her dreams. “Winning districts was an amazing feeling," Wortmann said with a smile. "I set a goal at the beginning of the summer to make it past districts, and for that goal to become a reality was awesome. I knew that all my hard work throughout the summer and season had paid off.” She is off to state Saturday, October 7th, with everyone's full support as she fights hard to bring home a state title.

SOFTBALL DISTRICTS

Softball has had a great season this year. They went 12-0 in conference. The last conference game they had was held on senior night and they took that W. So we asked senior Lauren Quinlan how she felt about going into districts undefeated her senior year. “Winning conference was a goal we set at the very beginning of the season, but going undefeated and achieving it on senior night made it even more memorable.¨ They had their first rounds of districts Thursday (10/5/17) which they won 2-0. Great way to start the district battle and we hope they have a lot more wins along the way and bring the state title home. ​

ALL-STAR ATHLETE: Jackie Calaluce and Marquis Smith

Anieyah Aaron and Moenasia Sidique ----- 11 October 2017

1. Are you growing as a runner, moving closer towards your goal?Yes, I feel that I’m improving as a runner, my goal is to run faster and always do my best.2. What type of music pumps your adrenaline before you run?

Rap music because It hypes me up.

3. What school district gives you the most competition? And why?

Helias, because they have really fast girls and they are a big district.

4. What do you enjoy most in cross country?

I enjoy how we are like a big family.

5. What makes you keep running?

My legs keep me running and I do it to improve myself.

6. What do you do the night before to prepare for a race?

Hydrate, sleep and get pumped up.

1. What made you start cross country?

The fact that other people didn’t like it so I loved it.

2. How does it feel being on varsity as a senior?

It feels good I've been on varsity since freshman year. Kinda feels like home. Country road, take me home.

3. What school gives you the most competition? And why?

Fulton because us two schools are alike and we give each other a lot of competition and we see each other a lot throughout the year.